Kidney Disease in Dogs
The kidneys, the frequently forgotten but life-sustaining organs, remove waste from the bloodstream and regulate fluids in the body. If the kidneys are not able to do their job, the result could be life threatening for your dog.
If your dog experiences any of the following signs, he could be suffering from kidney disease:
Loss of appetite
Increased thirst
Tasty Tips
Frequent urination or no urination
Vomiting
Poor coat appearance
Depression
If your dog is diagnosed with kidney disease, your veterinarian may describe it as either acute or chronic.
Acute, or sudden, kidney disorders can be caused by:
Blood loss
Shock
Surgical stress
Trauma
Severe dehydration
Poisons
Drugs
Obstructed urine flow
Infection
Chronic, or long-term, kidney disease can result from the above factors, plus: Breed and hereditary tendencies, in coordination with nutritional factors and immune system defects.
Unfortunately, the signs of kidney disease usually do not appear until more than two-thirds of kidney function has been lost. Once chronic kidney failure develops, it cannot be reversed.
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